Joseph Biden actually said...

"Sanctions should remain in place on Zimbabwe for the time being."

"It is the policy of the United States to support the people of Zimbabwe in their struggle to effect peaceful, democratic change, achieve broad-based and equitable economic growth, and restore the rule..."

"It is a mistake to judge the lack of progress as a failure of sanctions per se."

"Lifting U.S. sanctions at this time will merely strengthen Robert Mugabe and the military circle around him."